Feb 7, 1998
The third storm of the month brought more weather-related problems to Central and Southern California. Strong winds, gusting up to 70 mph, knocked down many trees and power lines. In Encino, the winds blew down Lang Oak, a one thousand year-old oak tree. Rainfall totals ranged from 1 to 4 inches over the coasts, up to 7 inches in the mountains. Widespread reports of urban and rural flooding were reported. In Santa Maria, Highway 101 was flooded by over one foot of water. Elsewhere, Interstate 5
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5629858). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Los Angeles County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.